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Steps closed
By Tania MartinSAFETY concerns over the iconic 1000 steps-Kokoda Memorial Track in Upper Ferntree Gully have led to its temporary closure. Parks Victoria last week…
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Body found in creek
THE death of a 32-year-old man is under investigation after a bush walker found the man’s body floating in a creek near Silvan on Saturday…
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Brookers triumph
Under 13 – 2nd Semi-Final THE Brookers came out hard early and got away to a good start. However, Healesville weren’t to be denied and…
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New green waste collection service
HILLS people can soon take advantage of a new kerbside green waste collection. Cardinia Shire Council has awarded the tender to Thiess Services. A survey…
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Council pushes for lower speed limits
By Tania Martin THE Shire of Yarra Ranges will commission a report on reducing speed zones in Kallista and Selby townships after continued pleas to…
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VicRoads on speed go-slow
By Tania MartinAFTER years of inaction from VicRoads, a local council is by-passing the road authority to seek approval for speed-limit reductions. The Shire of…
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Bike ban blow to cyclists
By Tania MartinA KNOX City councillor has labelled a bicycle ban on peak-hour train services as a Band-Aid treatment for the overcrowding of the public…
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Arts slash fear
By Tania MartinTHE future of the hills state-of-the-art $9.6 million art centre upgrade could be in doubt with fears of the Federal cash being withdrawn.…
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Top week for Bombers
EMERALD Cricket Club’s A Grade made a good total of 9/291 last week and was in a strong position against Pakenham Upper-Toomuc. Clinton Marsh and…
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Dig in for a win
By Tania MartinARMED with a true-blue Aussie garden design, Fleming’s Nurseries is gunning for its third gold medal at the 2008 Chelsea Flower Show next…
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Perfect score for nursing
EMERALD Glades Nursing Home has been turned around in just over a year after the Department of Health placed a sanction on it. The nursing…
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The hard yards for good vibes
By Tania MartinMOST people would baulk at walking 100 kilometres in just 48-hours but not Rosemary Baker and her team Good Vibes. This group of…